A hotly contested race produced an unusually cordial candidates’ night as the four Township Committee hopefuls got together on stage at Ridge High School on Wednesday night, Oct. 24.
Despite some differences of opinion, Republicans John Surano and Joseph Esposito and Democrats Joan B. Harris and Robert Mascia proceeded without personal attacks or testy exchanges as they fielded 11 written questions before an audience of about 60 people.
Why isn’t the Republican majority on the Township Committee more pro-active in planning ahead, with the goal of minimizing overdevelopment and serving the actual needs of our community?
This month’s True Blue is a double feature starring two residents with strong records of fiscal responsibility, and a demonstrated ability to lift those up around them. The best news? They’re our 2025 candidates for Bernards Township Committee – Brett Hodges and John Tompkins. The combination of heart and professionalism brought to bear by Brett […]
Hello! March has rolled in and with it another birthday for me. We celebrated with a visit to our daughter in Boston, and enjoyed a walking tour of the Freedom Trail, highlighting areas leading up to and influencing the American Revolution. Our tour guide, a retired history teacher from Austin, TX, brought to life the […]
Wow…did the BTDC make a difference! Steve Katz, Executive Director of the Food Bank Network of Somerset County, spoke to a large crowd of attendees at the BTDC’s February open meeting and explained the organization’s ongoing needs as they work to meet the demands of residents facing food insecurity. Steve spoke to their current challenges […]
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